CARAMEL APPLE EMPANADAS


Ingredients

1 Granny Smith apple peeled and cut into 8 wedges

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tbsp granulated sugar

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1/8 tsp ground nutmeg

dash of allspice

1/2 cup caramel bits or 15 unwrapped soft caramels

1 tsp milk

1 refrigerated pie crust - I used Pillsbury

1 egg lightly beaten

sanding sugar to sprinkle on top

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°F.
  • Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • Toss apples with lemon juice.
  • Combine sugar and spices and sprinkle over apples. Toss to coat and set aside.
  • Unroll pie crust on a lightly floured surface. Roll out just slightly.
  • Cut out 8 rounds using a 4 inch cutter.
  • Place pie crusts rounds on parchment-lined sheet.
  • Place each apple wedge on the rounds - slightly off center, leaving room to seal the empanada later.
  • Melt the caramel bits and milk together in a microwave safe bowl on high for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until caramel is fully melted and smooth.
  • Drizzle 1 tsp of caramel onto each apple being careful to stay away from the edge.
  • Brush edges of rounds with egg and press edges together to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges shut.
  • Brush the tops of the empanadas with egg and sprinkle with sugar if desired.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until golden brown and let cool slightly.
  • Reheat caramel if necessary and then drizzle over the top of empanadas and serve.

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